Windows: Whether you're troubleshooting poor performance on your own wireless network, or you're trying to figure out how overloaded the hotel Wi-Fi is where you're staying, Who Is On My Wi-Fi is a free Windows utility that can show you exactly what the name implies.

Chrome: ExtShield is a new extension that will let you know if you're running one of the Chrome add-ons that's been flagged as adware in disguise so you can remove it. Plus, as the community blacklists grow, the extension will update with new information to keep you safe. ExtShield (formerly Chrome Protector) is brand new, but it already knows about the most popular and commonly used extensions mentioned at How-To Geek's updating list.

Android: While many smartphones are pretty okay at detecting changes in ambient light, most have a minimum brightness setting that can still be a little too luminous for your surroundings. Enter Night Mode.

Android/iPhone: Tracking your exercise and health is a great way to keep yourself motivated and meet goals, but it's often a pain because you need to do it in a bunch of different apps. Nudge allows you to track everything from beverages consumed to steps taken in one simple app.

iPhone: If you read a lot, it's probably a good idea to learn speed-reading. And the best way to learn is to go through your current backlog of things you want to read. So if you have a lot of articles saved in Pocket, Instapaper or Readability, you're in luck, because Outread will help you get through them and learn speed-reading in the process.

Android: Previously mentioned smart budgeting app Level does one thing and does it well: Shows you how much you have to spend once all of your bills and obligations are taken care of. Now, it can help Android users stay on top of their funds, too. Connect your banks to Level, and the app does the rest. As soon as you spend on something, the amount is reflected in Level, and deducted from the amount you have to spend that day, week, or month.

Android: In KitKat, Google has replaced the old Messaging app with Hangouts. If you still want a dedicated app for SMS, or if you're on an older version of Android and want a better messaging app, Hello SMS is a strong contender as a beautiful replacement with a unique tabs-based interface.

Android: Quickr - Action Launcher is a new utility that works alongside your current launcher to make multitasking and switching to often-used apps and settings super fast. You get tabs on the sides of the screen that swipe out and take you right to where you want to go.